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APPORTION

/əˈpɔːʃən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of APPORTION

verb

To divide and distribute portions of a whole.

"The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election."

verb

Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.

"The children were required to dump all of their Halloween candy on the table so that their parents could apportion it among them."

Synonyms of APPORTION

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Antonyms of APPORTION

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Examples of APPORTION in a Sentence

  • "The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election."
  • "The children were required to dump all of their Halloween candy on the table so that their parents could apportion it among them."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is APPORTION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, APPORTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: APPORTION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for APPORTION

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter apportion Total
Scrabble 133111111 13
WWF 144111112 16

Anagrams of APPORTION

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Words You Can Make With the Letters in APPORTION

100 words from the letters in APPORTION

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How to Use APPORTION in Word Games

APPORTION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble APPORTION to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About APPORTION

What does APPORTION mean?
APPORTION is a verb. To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
Is APPORTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APPORTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is APPORTION worth in Scrabble?
APPORTION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from APPORTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in APPORTION. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of APPORTION?
Synonyms of APPORTION include: allocate, allot, dispense, parcel out, share out. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of APPORTION?
The anagrams of APPORTION (words using the exact same letters) are: APPOINTOR. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.